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    What Megadeth song evolved into Metallica's "The Four Horsemen" after Dave Mustaine and Metallica parted ways?

    • "Wake Up Dead"
    • "Peace Sells"
    • "The Mechanix"
    • "In My Darkest Hour"
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Dive into the world of Megadeth with the MEGA-TRIVIA quiz! Test your knowledge on song origins, band projects, and personal milestones related to Dave Mustaine and the band. Ideal for fans and learners interested in heavy metal music history.

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  • 2. 

    What was the name of Dave Mustaine's 1996 project outside of Megadeth?

    • Mustaine

    • MD.45

    • MD 20/20

    • No'Tallica

    Correct Answer
    A. MD.45
    Explanation
    The project also featured Fear guitarist/vocalist Lee Ving on singing duties, Electric Love Hogs bassist Kelly LeMieux and former Suicidal Tendencies member Jimmy DeGrasso (who later joined Megadeth for the albums "Risk" and "The World Needs A Hero") on drums.

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  • 3. 

    What song does Dave Mustaine refuse to play because it deals with black magic?

    • "Chosen Ones"

    • "Tornado of Souls"

    • "Looking Down the Cross"

    • "The Conjuring"

    Correct Answer
    A. "The Conjuring"
    Explanation
    "The Conjuring" deals with Dave Mustaine's involvement with black magic as a youth. The song conflicts with his Christian faith and he has since declared that he will never again perform the song.

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  • 4. 

    What did Dave Mustaine celebrate the day before the September 14, 2011 Big Four show at Yankee Stadium?

    • His 50th birthday

    • 10 years of sobriety

    • His 20-year anniversary to wife Pam

    • 28 years of not being in Metallica

    Correct Answer
    A. His 50th birthday
    Explanation
    The Yankee Stadium concert was originally planned for September 13, but Dave said that he didn't want to be in New York on that day without his family. The show was then scheduled for the next day.

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  • 5. 

    What Megadeth album was originally intended to be Dave Mustaine's debut solo release?

    • The System Has Failed

    • Rust in Peace

    • The World Needs a Hero

    • Endgame

    Correct Answer
    A. The System Has Failed
    Explanation
    "The System Has Failed was re-branded with the Megadeth name as a result of contractual obligations owed to Mustaine's publishing company, EMI.

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  • 6. 

    What nickname, though not "officially," is bassist David Ellefson known as?

    • "Little Dave"

    • "Sonny"

    • "Dee"

    • "Junior"

    Correct Answer
    A. "Junior"
    Explanation
    To differentiate between Megadeth's "Two Daves," Dave Mustaine referred to David Ellefson as "Dave Junior", which was often shortened to "Junior".

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  • 7. 

    What is the English translation of "A Tout le Monde", Megadeth's French-titled single from 1995's "Youthanasia" album?

    • "To all the world" or "To everyone"

    • "Goodbye" or "See ya later"

    • "What's up?" or "What's on your mind?"

    • "What the f**k was that?" or "WTF?"

    Correct Answer
    A. "To all the world" or "To everyone"
    Explanation
    MTV banned the music video for "A Tout Le Monde" claiming that it was pro-suicide. However, in an interview conducted around 1994, Dave Mustaine states: "It's when people have a loved one that dies and they end on a bad note, you know, they wish that they could say something to them... you know, 'I'll just say I loved you all, good, bad, indifferent, I loved you all.'"

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  • 8. 

    What female singer provided duet lead vocals for the 2007 remake of "A Tout le Monde"?

    • Pat Benatar

    • Lita Ford

    • Doro Pesch

    • Cristina Scabbia

    Correct Answer
    A. Cristina Scabbia
    Explanation
    The song was remade as "À Tout le Monde (Set Me Free)". Scabbia sings in the Italian metal band Lacuna Coil.

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  • 9. 

    With what guitar line does Dave Mustaine currently have an endorsement?

    • Gibson

    • Jackson

    • Dean

    • ESP

    Correct Answer
    A. Gibson
    Explanation
    Dave Mustaine has recently secured an endorsement deal with Gibson Guitars, resulting in the creation of his own Ambassador Line.

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  • 10. 

    What martial arts status does Dave Mustaine hold?

    • Orange belt in Tai Chi Chuan

    • White belt in Jing Quan Do

    • 2nd degree brown belt in Nam Pai Chuan

    • Black belt in Taekwondo and Karate

    Correct Answer
    A. Black belt in Taekwondo and Karate
    Explanation
    Dave says his involvement in the martial arts "... saved my life. It helped me to eliminate a bad lifestyle of drug addiction and alcoholism. It helped me to believe inside of myself and find the strength inside of myself that I never knew that I possessed."

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  • 11. 

    What "supergroup" was bassist David Ellefson a member of before rejoining Megadeth in 2010?

    • HAIL!

    • Chickenfoot

    • Them Crooked Vultures

    • Asia

    Correct Answer
    A. HAIL!
    Explanation
    David teamed in HAIL! with drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ex-Suicidal Tendencies), vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (ex-Judas Priest) and guitarist Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) from 2008-2010.

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  • 12. 

    What is guitarist Marty Friedman (1990-2000) doing in his post-Megadeth years?

    • Farming in northern California

    • Studying to be a Buddhist monk in Tibet

    • Continuing his solo career Tokyo, Japan

    • Teaching music at Juilliard in New York City

    Correct Answer
    A. Continuing his solo career Tokyo, Japan
    Explanation
    Marty recently released "Tokyo Jukebox 2" on his own label under Avex Group, Gokukara Records. He has also appeared on numerous Japanese radio and television shows, some in acting roles.

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  • 13. 

    What jazz-fusion band were guitarist Chris Poland and drummer Gar Samuelson in before their days in Megadeth?

    • Spyro Gyra

    • The New Yorkers

    • Dixie Dregs

    • The Headhunters

    Correct Answer
    A. The New Yorkers
    Explanation
    Chris and Gar joined Megadeth in 1984 and recorded Megadeth's first two albums, "Killing is My Business... and Business is Good". Chris later played lead on 2004's "The System Has Failed", though not rejoining Megadeth. Gar died in 1999 at 41, reportedly from liver failure.

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  • 14. 

    What is the only album to feature guitarist Jeff Young and drummer Chuck Behler?

    • Rust in Peace

    • Risk

    • Cryptic Writings

    • So Far, So Good... So What!

    Correct Answer
    A. So Far, So Good... So What!
    Explanation
    "So Far, So Good... So What!" included the song "In My Darkest Hour", which also appeared in Penelope Spheeris' 1988 documentary "The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years".

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  • 15. 

    What thrash/death-metal legend performed a number of live dates with Megadeth in 1984?

    • Chuck Schuldiner (Death)

    • Kerry King (Slayer)

    • Jeffrey "Mantas" Dunn (Venom)

    • Gary Holt (Exodus)

    Correct Answer
    A. Kerry King (Slayer)
    Explanation
    Greg Handevidt handled second guitar duties in the earliest version of Megadeth. King filled in while the band searched for a replacement, eventually teaming with Chris Poland.

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  • 16. 

    What release is a collection of previously released non-album tracks?

    • Rarities

    • The B-Sides

    • Leftovers

    • Hidden Treasures

    Correct Answer
    A. Hidden Treasures
    Explanation
    "Hidden Treasures" features many soundtrack and compilation songs including a cover of Alice Cooper's "No More Mr. Nice Guy" (from the film "Shocker"), "Go to Hell" (from "Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey") and a cover of the Sex Pistols "Problems", which is an album exclusive.

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  • 17. 

    What 2002 injury did Dave Mustaine experience which led to Megadeth disbanding for over two years?

    • Head injury from a car crash

    • Ruptured appendix

    • Compressed radial nerve in his left hand and arm

    • Bruised kidneys suffered during karate training

    Correct Answer
    A. Compressed radial nerve in his left hand and arm
    Explanation
    Dave was unable to play guitar as a result of the injury. He underwent nearly two years of physical rehabilitation and returned with "The System has Failed".

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  • 18. 

    What rock and roll icon does Dave Mustaine consider to be his "godfather?"

    • Alice Cooper

    • Lemmy

    • Mick Jagger

    • Ted Nugent

    Correct Answer
    A. Alice Cooper
    Explanation
    Alice was instrumental in Dave's becoming free from drugs and alcohol, confronting Dave and the rest of Megadeth while on tour together in the mid 1980s.

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  • 19. 

    What is Megadeth's highest charting album?

    • "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying"

    • "Cryptic Writings"

    • "Rust in Peace"

    • "Countdown to Extinction"

    Correct Answer
    A. "Countdown to Extinction"
    Explanation
    "Countdown to Extinction" reached #2 on the Billboard Top-200 album chart in 1992. Other top-10 albums include: "Youthanasia" (#4, 1994), "Cryptic Writings" (#10, 1997), "United Abominations" (#8, 2007) and "Endgame" (#9, 2009).

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  • 20. 

    Who was offered the open guitar position (following the departure of Jeff Young) prior to the recording of "Rust in Peace" in 1990?

    • "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott

    • Kirk Hammett

    • Kerry King

    • Steve "Lips" Kudlow

    Correct Answer
    A. "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott
    Explanation
    Dime, who played in the then-obscure Pantera, wouldn't join Megadeth without the inclusion of his drummer/brother, Vinnie Paul Abbott. Megadeth had already selected Nick Menza to man the kit.

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